Several local and state officials were present on Wednesday for a ribbon cutting for the newly widened section of Georgia Avenue between Vienna and Trenton streets. Pictured from left to right are Alderman Jedd Lewis, Alderman Jim Pearce, Sen. Rick Gallot, Sen. Mike Walsworth, DOTD District Administrator Marshall Hill, Sen. Bob Kostelka, resident Bill Baskin, Mayor Dan Hollingsworth and Rep. Rob Shadoin.

A group of local and state elected officials gathered by the side of Georgia Avenue on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of a road-widening project.

The portion of Georgia Avenue that runs between Trenton and Vienna streets now has a turning lane, which is expected to help alleviate traffic congestion.

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